Endo Manager, RN

Overview

Job Location:

Northwest Endoscopy - Marietta, GA 30060
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: High School or GED

Travel Percentage :
As needed for business requirements
Job Category:
Endoscopy

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

In collaboration with the Director of Endoscopy, responsible for the routine functioning of the Endoscopy Center. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. The Registered Nurse Manager (RN) is responsible for assisting with the achievement of patient outcomes with the mission of the facility. Provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients within the endoscopy center in accordance with physician’s orders, recognized nursing techniques, legal aspects of current nurse practice in the State of Georgia and the Center’s policies and procedures.

Is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care given to patients. Will have contact with the patient in each phase of his experience. Must be self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

REPORTS TO:

Regional Director of Operations & Director of Endoscopy

• Assess the need for nursing care based on the schedule. Develop a staffing pattern to promote nursing care commensurate with these needs.
• Determine staff needs, develop/adjust time schedules, and ensure appropriate assignments in accordance with staff abilities, patient needs, and scheduling needs.
• Define nursing care needs in complex situations and identify nursing interventions to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures when assigning and administering nursing care; demonstrate knowledge of personnel handbook policies.
• Assist in continuing education activities for nursing personnel.
• Provide direction/consultation to nursing staff, guiding them in the implementation of the nursing process.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and provide patient education.
• Document on all forms as required and administer medication as directed by the physician under the guidelines of the State Board of Nursing.
• Communicate/interpret standards and policies to staff, hold them accountable for maintaining current knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Facilitate quality improvement in the delivery of care.
• Maintain open positive communication with nursing personnel and other health professionals; conduct documented staff meetings and in-services.
• Communicate with patients, families/significant others; maintain professionalism and confidentiality of patient and personnel information.
• Participate in continuing education program and on committees as assigned.
• Assume responsibility for performance management, perform evaluations, counsel, and utilize the disciplinary process with documentation as appropriate.
• Facilitate efficient patient flow and bed management.
• Function as a professional role model, demonstrate effective listening, encourage teamwork, and problem solving toward goal achievement.
• Demonstrate awareness of cost-effective resource utilization; show enthusiasm, energy, motivation, and creativity as a team member.
• Supervise RN, LPN, and unlicensed personnel; work collaboratively with endoscopy manager, business office staff, clinical staff, and physicians.
• Communicate effectively with Clinical and Medical Directors; cross-train to perform other tasks in the endoscopy center as needed.

• State Licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Experience in surgical services and/or GI endoscopy required.
• 2 years management experience preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS certification recommended.
• Good clinical assessment skills, flexibility, and basic computer skills are necessary.

Ability to work under stress; moderate periods of sitting and computer use; good visual acuity. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl; reach, grasp, and perform fine finger movements. Able to stand and walk for extended periods; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
United Digestive is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER:

United Digestive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, color, or national origin in its employment practices.